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CHAPTER 1. Highway Transportation System. What are the three parts of the HTS?. __________ – the users __________ – range from small to large and 2 wheels to 18 __________ - from dirt roads to multilane expressways. Causes of HTS Failures. User, vehicle, or road can break down

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CHAPTER 1

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  1. CHAPTER 1 Highway Transportation System

  2. What are the three parts of the HTS? • __________ – the users • __________ – range from small to large and 2 wheels to 18 • __________ - from dirt roads to multilane expressways

  3. Causes of HTS Failures • User, vehicle, or road can break down • Flat tire • _____________ • Road closed • Car over heated • _____________ • MANY More…

  4. Drivers cause most HTS failures due to common errors • failing to stay in ________________ • failing to __________ to the right away • driving too ___________ for conditions or in general • driving on the ___________ of road • _________________ or ______________

  5. Effects of drivers error • _________________ (major/minor) • Loss ____________ • _____________ damage • __________________ costs

  6. The Three E’s • Efficiency

  7. Engineers are responsible for better designed ________, _________, and ________________ • Cars: ________, tires, ________, fuel-efficient, collision • Roads: banked curves, old roads rebuilt/repaired, install traffic signals, signs, etc…

  8. Starts when we are first born-crossing the street, riding a bike, etc… • Problem solving skills you develop will enable you to act responsibly behind the wheel.

  9. Traffic laws help regulate the behavior of highway users. • _____________ might discourage users from drinking and driving. • Provide assistance and coordinate emergency services at the scene of a collision. • Help keep _________ & ____ running smoothly

  10. Responsibilities of Drivers • ________________ • You must be physically able to drive safely and be capable of handling situations that may arise. • In some states certain physical disabilities or conditions may prevent you from obtaining a license • ___________ is just as important as __________!!! • Certain ______________ drugs and _______________ drugs may affect a driver’s skills. (Alcohol in small doses too!)

  11. A _______ Vehicle • You are responsible for your actions and for the operation and condition of your car. • Getting your car _________ • Other examples ______ tires, defective steering system, poor ________, broken _______ or directional. • Always ________ the car before you drive it!

  12. Every state has financial responsibility laws • Drivers are responsible for any damage to property or personal injury that they cause while driving. • Usually laws require you to carry a minimum amount of insurance, although most owners carry more for added protection in case of a lawsuit.

  13. SIPDE Process • Is a process of seeing thinking, and responding • ____________ • ____________ • ____________ • ____________ • ____________

  14. Scan You want to ________________________________

  15. Identify You want to __________________________________________________________________

  16. Predict You want to __________________________________________________________________

  17. Decide You want to ____________________________________________________________

  18. Execute You want to __________________________________________________________________

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